🥬 Vegetables · Base vegetable

Cabbage

Mild and crisp raw, sweet and melting braised, slightly sulfurous undertone.

Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable with a firm texture and a slightly sweet or bitter taste depending on the variety. In Mediterranean cuisine, it is consumed raw in salads or steamed, adding volume and flavor to many traditional dishes. Rich in fiber, it pairs well with garlic, vinegar, and olive oil.

Cabbage

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out
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In the kitchen

Raw in delicate saladBraised with olive oil and garlicSautéed as a side dishFermented into lacto-fermented cabbageIn soup with root vegetables

Signature dishes

Mediterranean-Style Braised CabbageRaw Cabbage SaladCabbage and Chickpea SoupHerb-Stuffed Cabbage

Substitutes

FAQ

What goes with cabbage?

Cabbage pairs especially well with onion, garlic, tomato, extra virgin olive oil and caraway. Onion and cabbage braised together form the base of ancient Mediterranean soups and stews.

When is cabbage in season?

Best season: winter.

What can I substitute for cabbage?

If you don't have it, try: cauliflower, kale, swiss chard, broccoli.